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This little-known but spot-on economic indicator says recession and lower stock prices are all but certain
An obscure and arcane economic indicator suggests that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was wrong when he said at his…
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Inflation and credit-card debt are on the rise, despite a strong job market. Tell us how the economy is affecting you.
We want to hear from readers who have stories to share about the effects of increasing costs and a changing…
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U.S. trade deficit in goods jumps almost 8% to $99 billion as exports sag
The numbers: The trade deficit in goods widened 7.7% in October to a five-month high of $99 billion, as a strong…
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Consumer confidence falls to four-month low due to high inflation and rising interest rates
The numbers: A survey of consumer confidence fell to 100.2 in November and touched the lowest level in four months,…
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Fed eyes slower rate hikes as recession threat grows
Senior officials at the Federal Reserve expect smaller increases in interest rates will “soon be appropriate” as the threat of…
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Durable-goods orders jump 1%, but momentum unlikely to last as U.S. economy slows
The numbers: Orders at American factories for long-lasting goods such as autos and computers jumped 1% in October, marking a strong…
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The U.S. economy is losing speed, S&P surveys show
The numbers: Business conditions at U.S. companies deteriorated again in November and pointed to a slowing economy. The “flash” U.S.…
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Yield Curve Inversion Deepens, Increasing Likelihood Of 2023 Recession
The yield curve is now deeply inverted, a historically reliable recession signal (Photo by Bryan R. … [+] Smith /…
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Germany leapfrogs UK to become Europe’s most shorted market as recession fears surge
Germany just leapfrogged the UK to become the most shorted market in Europe as economic worries grip the continent. The German market…
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Net-zero goals will need $100tn of green finance
Governments, investors and corporates from around the world will have to stump up an estimated $100tn in green investment in…
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Consumer sentiment hits lowest level since June as fear of recession looms
The numbers: Consumer sentiment soured in November, hitting its lowest level since July as Americans contended with continued inflation and…
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EU lowers 2023 growth outlook, raises nflation forecasts as war in Ukraine takes toll
The European Commission lowered 2023 growth expectations for the eurozone economy and raised inflation forecasts on Friday, with Russia’s invasion…
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Disney stock dives 10% after earnings and revenue miss, sales growth forecast to slow after record year
Walt Disney Co. wrapped up its fiscal year with record sales and its best revenue growth in more than 25…
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